An Unexpected Story of Salvation (ft. Preston Perry)

How does a Christian that grew up in the South side of Chicago come to be an apologist for Jesus? My guest today Preston Perry has transformed his life from a pot-smoking kid to having regular conversations with non-believers about Jesus. His book is simply FANTASTIC and a wonderful model of how to engage people with truth and love. Please check out our conversation and pre-order a copy of his EXCELLENT book.

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[raissamarking-fgwl]

"I just want the everyday Christian to know that you can do this.... you can be an evangelist." What an encouraging and inspiring conversion story and bold, loving Christian life!

[StumblingThroughItAll]

Preston and Jackie are a true gift to the Church! Love those two. They are both brilliant!

[julielambert]

Love that statement: “ . . . serving God is not about behavior modification, it’s about a heart change . . .”

[Refugepodcast]

Serving God is not about behavior modification but heart change — straight 🔥

[catherinemelnyk]

Sean, I'm crocheting a blanket right now - end of February. I only put this interview on as background noise? But at near the 10 minute mark I put down my crocheting. Thank you so much for this interview! ❤❤😊😊

[EviesAnnee]

That story about Gary's apology had me crying while I was riding my stationary recumbent. This machine really hurts my backside so when I forget that pain, you know your testimony is powerful. Preston, thank you for meeting with Sean. What a beautiful transformation. ❤

[wildblue]

As an ex JW I love the part where he said that worshipping God isn’t so much behavior modification ( of course that’s part of it) it’s a heart change. I prefer the latter because living within ridged man made rules within religious institutions and cults robs a person of JOY and the intimate relationship with our Creator ❤

[majorphenom]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏿
His grace and mercy be upon you both and your loved ones 🕊️🥛🍯

[judithbogner]

This is a very touching interview. I love your true Christian way of interviewing ( talking with) people, Sean. God bless both of you, gentlemen. ❤

[seanswart]

The LORD is SO merciful and His people so beautiful... wow, thanks!

[WilliamsPinch]

Everytime Preston shares a personal story, I am so moved by God’s love for him. The Perry’s are such a blessing!
❤️‍🔥

[juanlinde]

Thanks Sean for these videos and Preston for sharing with such honesty. I was a nihilistic, communist atheist until not so long ago. I'm wrestling with my changes at the moment, and these stories are a blessing to me and I think to many others.

[jhch]

Preston - God has gifted you in amazing way. You communicate and tell a story where I am finding myself shaking my head, tears down my face, and just feeling like I understand exactly what you were going through. Continue to use that gift for God’s glory!

[paulajames]

Thanks Preston. I heard of Jackie first and knew her story and your story as a couple. It was good to get your story to make everything complete. Thank you for your example.

[ldianer]

Dr. Sean. I just subcribed to your channel. This is only the 2nd time I've ever listened to one of your interview podcast. This one with Mr. Perry, and the one with the minister Saudi convert. And I must say. You have great ppl skills. You ask great questions, and you are a great listener. God bless.

[Weissguys]

Such a beautiful testimony. I’m weeping with joy.
I just wanted to add, my mother-in-law loved Jesus and spent her last months at home with our family which included three little boys. Oma loved JESUS. Every day she would pray that Jesus would come for her that night…. she couldn’t WAIT to see his face. The morning we found her asleep in Christ, my little boys were praising the Lord cheering for Oma that Jesus had finally come! Our house was filled with worship and joy that day.
the “problem” was when when family came by to say their last respects, they were OFFENDED at our joy. It really reflected to us the difference between the worldview of death of a believer to fellow believers and death to unbelievers.
We miss you, Oma but we know you are with your precious Jesus at long last 🎉❤🙏

[pamelarada]

Thank you for the informative, attention holding, & respectful interview! I am looking forward to the next interview with Sean & Preston. Thank you for not interrupting or talking over each other.

[User_Happy]

I'm a fan of Preston Perry and his wife. His video with the Mormon missionaries was a good one.

[tinawilson]

Preston, you are so sweet. Thank you... * tears in my eyes* ❤

[maryu]

One of the most touching things about this testimony for me is his grandmother's narration of that family death. I didn't realise that less than 24 hours later, I would be facing grief yet again. Losing my mother and brother seven months apart is by far the hardest thing I've ever endured